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Property Description
Welcome to 1461 Congress Place SE, a charming brick end unit rowhome on an extra-large corner lot only blocks from Metro in the heart of Washington DC. Step inside and you will find gorgeous hardwood floors and a comfortable combined living and dining area. The kitchen features new flooring, white cabinets, newer stainless-steel range and refrigerator, and a door to the back porch and yard. Wood stairs lead to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is fully finished and has a family room, an updated full bath, laundry area, plus a separate outside entrance for flexibility providing the option to rent the basement short term to generate additional income. Here you have peace of mind knowing that you have an energy saving Nest smart thermostat, Ring front door camera and rear spotlight, a newer HVAC system, replacement windows, plus brick repointing and French drain. Outside, the fully fenced yard is an expansive, pet-ready space offering plenty of outdoor enjoyment for gardening, barbecues, or relaxing in the sun. From here, it's just a short 7-minute walk to the Congress Heights Metro station plus convenient shops, grocery and restaurants are only a block away. Welcome home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1461 Congress Pl SE
General
- Sold For: $383,000
- Taxes: $3,501 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2270926
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminated, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: RANDLE HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: From Alabama Ave take Congress Place SE to 1461 on right corner.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- High School: Ballou Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Double Pane
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,248
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,232 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 832 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 400 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,147
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RES
- Lot Description: Corner
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $456.73
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $406,380
- Tax Amount: $3,501
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by KW United, Kristina S Walker
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Paul W Marston
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Schools
Schools serving 1461 Congress Pl SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Turner Elementary School 3264 Stanton Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Johnson Middle School, Washington, DC 1400 Bruce Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Ballou High School 3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1461 Congress Pl SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Sold
$383,000
0.79%
MLS
6/29/2026
Listed
$380,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1461 Congress Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2270926) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $383,000 on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1461 Congress Place SE? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

